José María Cristóbal Espinosa Gil has a Master's degree in Education, and has been an English teacher for over 17 years in the high school system of the University of Guadalajara. Having started in the field of Communications, Cristobal’s experience has developed through general and English for Specific Purposes. A passion for enriching his classes through the means of music and technology has earned him recognition through his recent role as a speaker. Cristobal has gained a deeper understanding of the learning process being himself a successful student of French and Mandarin Chinese in Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), in Shanghai China.
Ponencia: Enhancing students' language skills to communicate and interact successfully in international contexts
Learning and teaching a foreign language has changed dramatically; it has rounded its vision to 360°. Modern communication through technology has enabled students to interact with people all around the world, breaking all barriers. However, some limits are set by the lack of expertise using technology in the classroom. In this session participants will be exposed to several tools and techniques that can be used to boost the students’ confidence and interaction in different contexts and situations. Active learning will be explored and practiced.